Tim Tebow: Uncoachable

Tim Tebow loves Jesus.  We all get it- though if Jesus himself asked Tim Tebow to switch to fullback, or tight end, or linebacker for all I care, I have reservations about whether he would do it.  Tebow has been adamant about remaining a quarterback, even though a plethora of games at the position have shown he is not capable of becoming an NFL quarterback.  He completed roughly 30% of his passes this preseason, and nearly tied the preseason leaders for getting sacked the most- though Tebow rarely played for New England.

Tebow's pundits continually show that Tebow is a "winner" after winning two national championships in college and leading an improbable playoff win over Pittsburgh in the playoffs a few years ago.   So what.  He is in a category of quarterbacks- first round picks- who are labeled "bust."  David Carr never lead the Texans to the promised land.  But he had efficient seasons where he threw more TDs than interceptions, and completed 68% of his passes in his last year as a starter.  Has Tebow come close to that?  Rex Grossman, Jason Campbell, Vince Young, Matt Leinart, Brady Quinn.  All first round picks, none lived up to their hyped potential.  As a QB, Tebow lies with this group- and that may be generous.

Tebow does stand apart- he is a tremendous athlete who is incredibly strong.  He is a high motor player.  None of the other quarterbacks listed above can boast Tebow's athleticism.  That said, if an NFL coach asked either of them to play tight end (I know none would be great on that list) for the benefit of the team, I don't think they would oppose.  Sure, they would resist, but if they truly cared about winning games, and believed in their coach's assessment that they would help out at the position why not do it?

For a player who is constantly praised for his unbelievable intangibles, I am disgusted.  The fact that he is unwilling to switch positions for the greater benefit of the team shows every head coach he has had in the NFL has been right to cut him.  I have to think Rex Ryan and Bill Belichick had ideas of playing Tebow at fullback or tight end- and don't get me wrong, Tebow could absolutely succeed there.  But if Tebow is not willing to help his teammates in any way possible- and it is clear that playing QB is not the answer for Tebow- then good riddance.

Denard Robinson would love to play quarterback in the NFL.  So would Brad Smith, Armanti Edwards, and Antwaan Randle El- to name a few.  All these players switched positions to ensure an NFL career and help an NFL team in any way possible.  Tebow will not, and, it is a shame.  He is showing to be uncoachable to a larger extent than his supporters will be willing to admit, and, if I were an NFL GM I wouldn't go anywhere near him.